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Chris Cramer is MD of restructured CNN intl division
LOS ANGELES: News broadcaster CNN is undergoing a massive organisation reshuffle. It has announced that its international newsgathering operation and staff is being integrated with CNN International to form a newly created and expanded directorate They will report directly to former CNN International CEO Chris Cramer. He becomes CNN International’s MD.
An official release informs that Cramer will continue to oversee the editorial and programming side of CNN International. He will take on additional responsibility for the worldwide newsgathering operation of 28 bureaus outside of the US.
The new CNN International directorate now includes the five flagship CNN International services in English, CNN en Espanol, CNNj (Japan) and joint ventures such as n-tv, CNN+ and CNN Turk. All this is in addition to the international newsgathering operation.
Cramer said, “When I joined CNN nearly eight years ago, I did so because it was, and remains, the leading international news and information service in the world. I am proud to be taking on this expanded role leading CNN’s team of highly experienced, dedicated and motivated international journalists.” Reporting to CNN’s president Jim Walton, the international division will play a key role in the new CNN News Group structure.
In addition to the changes with international services, the domestic US newsgathering function is to be integrated into the US domestic services. The aim is to unite the programme decision-making with the journalism the release informs.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
